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City of Paris Historic Resources Survey 2003 Phase 1 - Page 2 Proposed Scope of Services: The proposed scope of services covers the work necessary to complete two phases of work, one focused on commercial properties, and the second on residential properties. In each phase the services are designed to evahiate previously surveyed areas/historic districts to document changes to historic fabric since 1985. Areas not included in previous surveys or documented as part of existing historic districts will be identified and, if requested, surveyed. Finally, all information gathered will be used to guide in the development ora City of Paris Preservation Plan. This proposal assumes that ARCHITEXAS will perform all of the work outlined. Opportunities for community input and pa~icipation will be explored and outlined at the PHPC's request. For example, local volunteers and student groups might be utilized for basic field survey work in order to reduce costs. However, such volunteer work would also require the addition of a training component to the survey. Phase I: Commercial Task 1 - Definition of the Historical Character of Paris The history of Paris was has been documented extensively over the years. The 1985 Paris Historic Resource Survey is just one example. These histories are to be reviewed and an updated description of the defining historical characteristics of Paris developed. Development of the description will continue throughout the survey process as the documentation of the city's historic structures will add to the body-of-knowledge. The 1985 survey will be reviewed for content and updated as required to reflect the nature and context of properties that have gained significance in the last 28 years. Meetings with key community leaders, historical and other civic organizations and public officials, general historical research and some more detailed investigation will provide information to contribute to contexts within which identified historic properties will be placed. hq addition to identifying new areas and buildings for survey and documentation, information will be gathered regarding existing historic fabric. With the help of community leaders, significant changes since 1985 to the Paris Commercial Historic District will be idemified.